Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
throw a tantrum
throw a tantrum
Meaning(s)
1) get angry
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the child threw a tantrum
Analysis
A tamper is a display of childish or uncontrolled anger or frustration or temper. When you throw a tantrum you behave angrily similar to a child who had lost control of their emotions. A tantrum is considered very shocking and unacceptable behaviour and has a very negative connotation.
Social Examples (Advance)
When I took the toy from my baby girl, shestamped her feet and screamed as she threw a tantrum.
I hate itwhen grown men throw a tantrum. It's so childish!
Professional Examples (Basic)
There is no need to throw a tantrum. We will get the work finished on time.
I had to call the manager onto the floor yesterday because a customer threw a tantrum when her order was incorrect.